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Briefs: Gilchrist, Musselman help Team USA win in Russia

July 2, 2014 | 11:31 p.m.

Newport Harbor High alumna Kaleigh Gilchrist scored a goal as the U.S. women's water polo senior national team defeated host Russia, 10-6, on Wednesday to improve to 2-0 at the Kirishi Cup in Kirishi, Russia.

Gilchrist, who recently graduated from USC, is joined on the team by Corona del Mar High junior-to-be Maddie Musselman. Both had goals on Tuesday as Team USA beat Hungary, 13-10.

Team USA continues the tournament Thursday, when it plays against Italy at 4 a.m. Pacific time. The tournament concludes with games against Spain on Friday at 3 a.m. Pacific time, and the Netherlands on Saturday at 12:30 a.m.

The honorees included those who competed in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, softball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's outdoor track & field and women's water polo.

To be eligible, student-athletes must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average, be at least a sophomore academically and compete in at least half of their team's contests.